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The #1 New York Times bestselling “queen of paranormal romance” (USA Today) is back with a sexy series starring a Chicago crime family that hides a dark, mystical secret... Whether it’s fast cars or fast women, Stefano Ferraro gets what he wants. When he’s not fodder for the paparazzi, he commands Ferraro family businesses—both legitimate and illegitimate.

While their criminal activity is simply a rumor yet to be proven, no one knows the real truth. The Ferraros are a family of shadow riders capable of manipulating light and dark, an ability Stefano thought ran in his family alone—until now…

With little left to her name, Francesca Cappello has come to Chicago in hopes of a new life. She wasn’t expecting to attract the attention of a man with primal hunger in his eyes, driven to claim her as his to protect and to please. And if he discovers her secret, it could ruin her...

About The Author

Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series.

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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stina from
ANOTHER EXCELLENT CHRISTINE FEEHANI love the premise - that shadows hold tubes that the riders can access. Great story!

Date published: 2017-08-31

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Barbara from
Just can not go wrong with Christine FeehanI have read some of her other series and enjoyed them and this fits right in as a wild ride, you just think you have it figured out and she throws a curve at you.

Date published: 2017-05-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
ChevalierMalFet from
DoI bought this a month ago and I'm so happy I did.

Date published: 2017-04-06

Rated 1 out of
5 by
UniversalBookworm from
Formulaic, MisogynisticChristine Feehan excels at writing paranormal romance with a strong dominant male lead and often tempestuous female lead who is the submissive partner when with the male lead.
This formula is pretty typical. However, I am finding this particular novel lacking. Admittedly, I have a clear bias against portraying controlling and overbearing love interests. Due to the fact that the protagonist often excuses concerning behavior (stalking, controlling eating, sleeping, socializing etc) because, "well, he is attractive".
Since I am tired of this formula, I couldn't force myself to finish it. However, if you have no issues with the above, there is some creativity to be found in this novel. Feehan does effectively take the stereotypical Italian mobster and turn it on its head a little. Additionally, there is some interesting family dynamics and paranormal angles.
I recommend this book for fans of her Sisters of the Heart series, and those who like Nora Roberts (with more paranormal ) or Nalini Singh (with more raunch).

Date published: 2017-02-24

Rated 5 out of
5 by
redrobin from
very goodthis was an excellent book.

Date published: 2017-01-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Olive from
Great!This was excellent. I loved everything about this book!

Date published: 2017-01-05

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Nick from
Loved it.fav book of the series by far.

Date published: 2016-12-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jenna from
Loved it#plumrewards. Was an excellent first book set up for this new series by Christine Feehan. Am anticipating the next one even more after reading this.

Date published: 2016-12-03

Rated 5 out of
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Sandy_at_The_Reading_Cafe from
4.5 stars-powerful new series with memorable characters and fated loves4.5 stars--SHADOW RIDER is the first installment in Christine Feehan’s adult, contemporary SHADOW paranormal, romance series focusing on a species that is able to ‘use’ shadows, to move about in secret. This is the head of the Ferraro Family Stefano Ferraro, and Francesca Cappello’s story line.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Stefano and Francesa) SHADOW RIDER introduces a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters who are driven to protect Stefano’s mate. Broke and on the run, our heroine, Francesca Cappello, finds herself in Little Italy where her best friend Joanna Masci has offered her a job and a place to stay. Enter Stefano Ferraro, the head of one of Chicago’s most powerful and secretive crime families, and the man who will lose his heart to the new stranger in town.
Stefano and the Ferraro family are ‘shadow riders’; a group of supernatural beings able to manipulate light and dark; able to use shadows to hide in plain sight, or enter a world where vengeance is enforced, and peace is restored. The ‘shadow riders’ carry out that which cannot be controlled by any other means, and Francesca’s appearance is a promise for the future for the entire Ferraro clan. But Francesca is on the run, and her past is about to catch up and seek revenge.
SHADOW RIDER is a detailed story line; an engaging and intriguing tale introducing some of the background and the many members of the Ferraro family. The characters, although numerous (requiring a spreadsheet to keep track) are fascinating, energetic and protective; vibrant, transcendent and powerful.
The attraction between our leading couple is immediate and palpable; the sexual tension is taut and unmistakable but our heroine is unaware of who and what Stefano Ferraro commands. Herein lies my concern with the story: the explanation as to the ‘shadow riders’ is limited, and Francesca’s connection is never completely explained or fleshed out. Francesca is Stefano’s mate-she is the woman ‘made’ for him but her ‘shadow rider’ capability is never discussed or rationalized-let’s hope the next installment clarifies and acknowledges some of the missing information. The $ex scenes are intimate, seductive and provocative-Stefano’s ‘alpha tendencies’ are not as violent or sexually aggressive as some of Christine Feehan’s other male leads in her previous and past series.
SHADOW RIDER is a magical story about family and love; betrayal and revenge; fate and the future. The premise is imaginative; the characters are heartwarming and intense; the romance is impassioned and electrifying. Congratulations Christine Feehan on a powerful new series with memorable characters and fated loves.

Date published: 2016-06-28

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Editorial Reviews

Praise for Christine Feehan and Shadow Rider“I love everything she does.”—J. R. Ward“Book after book, Feehan gives readers emotionally rich and powerful stories that are hard to forget!”—RT Book Reviews“A dark, gritty, edgy but magical contemporary that will hold you spellbound.”—Fresh Fiction“The family that Feehan introduces to us is freakin’ AWESOME!! I loved each and every sibling.”—Addicted to Romance“Edgy, inventive and steamy, this deliciously dark, often grim story featuring deadly and graceful characters who literally slip through the shadows is a standout for the creative Feehan and launches another well-conceived series.”—Library Journal